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I have a 1953 Bel Air, and I am assuming that rear end is not the stock rear end because I ordered some new wheel cylinders for the stock...
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Here's mine..she is still a work in progress... '53
My apologies for starting the other thread. I searched, but for some reason didn't find this thread (even though it was at the top LOL). I guess...
So I just replaced my old tired Treadle Vac booster on my '53 Bel Air with a new 7" Double Diaphragm booster with proportioning valve. Installed...
Honestly, I used to think the same thing about the Jonas Bros., till a friend of mine told me a story about them. See I volunteer at a childrens...
The Texas DMV is notorious for give you a hard time about everything. It's pretty ridiculous what I had to go through just to get the vehicle...
I have 15" wheels with 3" White Walls....Running Bias Ply tires from COKER.
Guys, If you recall previously I was pondering not titling or registering my '53 bel air and running plates anyways. I received a lot of...
I appreciate the info guys. As soon as the ole girls gets done with her surgery (brake booster and lines) I'll be out there.
I didn't really know where to post this so I figure it goes here. I am looking to find a car club, or even just a group of guys who I could learn...
So I finally replaced my old Treadle vac booster on my bel air (diaphragm was shot) with a new double diaphragm one that can be used with disk...
Believe it or not I tried to do that. I tried to sign the signature for the guy over to me.....took it to the DMV and all...they said that since...
I got the car online from a guy. Said it had a clear title. I misspoke if I said "bought the title." The title came with the vehicle....
Thanks guys for all the responses. That is a good point I need to look into my insurance and make sure it's not canceled because the car hasn't...
I understand if you get pulled over and they run your plates then ya...ur up a creek. But if you run without tags then they can see u don't have...
I just scored a set of '53 plates for my bel air. I haven't registered the car yet because of some title issues. Has anyone ever driven around...
Awesome guys. Thanks so much for the info. I feel much better about purchasing these plates online with this knowledge.
Does anyone have any tips to doing this? I look on ebay and I see them ranging from $40-250. What is the difference? Some plates say NOS in the...
Well I found the original booster....$$$$$$$$$ http://www.belairbrakeparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=377974
WOW...you are right. It looks exactly like that '56 Cadillac brake booster. The rebuild kit is $150...that deserves an even bigger WOW.
I still have drums all the way around. When you say "you have some work ahead of you" what are you talking about specifically? Just having to...
I think that '53 was the first year they had power brakes on the Bel Air. I have the original shop manual, and the exact setup I have is...
Guys, My 1953 bel air brake booster crapped out. I am not getting any hydraulic assist. It still has the original booster on it with the single...
Thanks guys very much for the advice. I sent out a few emails to engine guys asking for quotes. The gearhead in me wants to do it all myself, I am...
Sorry I should have specified...it has a 2 speed powerglide auto....so I should be fine right?
Thanks very much! I will look into them. I really like my little 235 I6. There is just something so real about still have the stovebolt in there!!
Guys, I think it may be time to go through the old powerplant on my chevy. Does anyone know what the going rate is for a rebuild on a 235 I6? I...
Hey guys and gals. New guy from Houston. Lurked around for a few months. I have a 1953 Chevy 2 door bel air. Pretty much stock except for...
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